João Donato(1934-2023)

Composer
Actor
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João Donato was born on 17 August 1934 in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. He was a composer and actor, known for Bridesmaids (2011), The Boys in the Band (1970) and Rio's Love Song (1994). He was married to Ivone Belem and Patricia del Sasser. He died on 17 July 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination

Known for

Bridesmaids

6.8

Soundtrack("Manha De Carnaval")

2011

The Boys in the Band

7.6

Soundtrack("The Frog")

1970

Rio's Love Song

6.4

Soundtrack("A Paz")

1994

Women in Love

7.5

TV Series

Soundtrack("Não Sei Se Foi", uncredited, "Não Sei Como Foi")

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Born
- August 17, 1934
- Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Died
- July 17, 2023
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(pneumonia)
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Trivia
Because of the area he grew up in Brasil he was able to hear Cuban music on the radio. This influence would manifest itself in many of his compositions, piano, and trombone playing.